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FL03 XGH

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

178,947 mi
Last recorded178,947 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 XGH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 178,947 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine & Under covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 173,291 miles

Engine cover & Under cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 167,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2014 160,133 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2014 160,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 153,388 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 148,953 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 138,512 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 138,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2011 129,599 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 120,618 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 120,005 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 119,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all front and rear discs are pitted

Pass 16 May 2009 108,110 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 May 2008 88,126 miles

front brake discs lightly lipped and corroded

under vehicle engine cover fitted

Pass 31 May 2007 72,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 54,208 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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FL03 XGH is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2003 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 73,348 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL03 XGH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FL03 XGH registered?

FL03 XGH is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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